# Event Details - **Event Name**: FREE: The Bakersfield Balladeers – Broadway, Opera & Gershwin - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: FREE! Hear Bakersfield’s finest vocalists perform Broadway & Opera hits. A world-class Sunday afternoon concert for the whole city. Join us!About this EventA Sunday Afternoon of Broadway, Opera, & American ClassicsLooking for the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon? Join us for an extraordinary musical experience featuring The Bakersfield Balladeers.This isn't just another concert; it’s a celebration of world-class talent right here in our own backyard. Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the stage or just looking for a peaceful "reset" before the work week begins, this performance offers something for everyone.The PerformersWe are proud to feature three of Bakersfield’s most distinguished up-and-coming musicians:Mauro A. Laris – VocalsJosh Forquera – TenorJames B. O’Hearn – PianoThese artists have graced stages from the Bakersfield Symphony to the Sydney Opera House, and across Central Europe. This Sunday, they bring that same international caliber of music to an intimate setting just for you.The ProgramPrepare for a journey through some of the most beautiful music ever written, including: Broadway Classics: Timeless hits from the Great White Way. Opera Favorites: Soaring arias and powerful vocal performances. Gershwin & The American Songbook: Sophisticated piano and melodies that feel like home.A Gift to Our CommunityThis concert is part of the Fred and Beverly Dukes Memorial Concert Series. Fred and Beverly were local champions of the arts who believed that world-class performances should be a "front-row seat" experience for everyone in Bakersfield—regardless of means.Admission is FREE. There are no tickets to buy and no reservations required. In honor of the Dukes' legacy, we simply open our doors and invite the community in.Donations are gratefully accepted at the door and go 100% to compensate our hard-working local musicians.Plan Your VisitWhen: Sunday, March 15th at 4:00 PM.Where: The Sanctuary at First Congregational Church (5 Real Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93309).Parking: Ample free parking is available on-site.Vibe: Warm, inclusive, and casual. Come as you are!We can’t wait to share this beautiful afternoon of music with you. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bakersfield/free-the-bakersfield-balladeers-broadway-opera-and-gershwin/100001984978379768 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, workshops, performances, art, live-music, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Ffree-the-bakersfield-balladeers-broadway-opera-gershwin-tickets-1984978379768 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bakersfield - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: First Congregational Church-UCC of Bakersfield - **lat**: 35.354979 - **long**: -119.044182 - **full address**: First Congregational Church-UCC of Bakersfield, 5 Real Road, Bakersfield, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: First Congregational Church-UCC of Bakersfield (https://allevents.in/org/first-congregational-church-ucc-of-bakersfield/22511253) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4ce75e70cf02f3399397d74e5234d78641d9de51a37f4c5c02ef1c6b7551cef5-rimg-w1200-h600-dc171610-gmir.jpg?v=1773371662 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/7389b1c9e9975469cca36c871854200efdf844e5b4274c02f5c419611af525b0-rimg-w400-h400-dc191812-gmir.jpg?v=1773371662 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** First Congregational Church-UCC of Bakersfield, 5 Real Road, Bakersfield, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** First Congregational Church-UCC of Bakersfield - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** music, entertainment, concerts, workshops, performances, art, live-music, nonprofit - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about FREE: The Bakersfield Balladeers – Broadway, Opera & Gershwin ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "FREE: The Bakersfield Balladeers – Broadway, Opera & Gershwin", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4ce75e70cf02f3399397d74e5234d78641d9de51a37f4c5c02ef1c6b7551cef5-rimg-w1200-h600-dc171610-gmir.jpg?v=1773371662", "startDate": "2026-03-15", "endDate": "2026-03-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/bakersfield/free-the-bakersfield-balladeers-broadway-opera-and-gershwin/100001984978379768", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "First Congregational Church-UCC of Bakersfield", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "5 Real Road", "postalCode": "93309", "addressLocality": "Bakersfield", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "35.354979", "longitude": "-119.044182" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "FREE! 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